2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Colorado | Ponton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1988 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2660 mm |
