1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1980 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1980 Hyundai Pony is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 726 kg more than 1980 Hyundai Pony.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 1980 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Hudson | Hyundai |
| Model | Commodore | Pony |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 1237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2350 mm |
