1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Hyundai Pony (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | A 70 | Pony |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |
