1954 Buick 40 vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1974 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | 40 | Pony |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |