2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pilot | Ponton |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |