1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Hyundai Pony (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 395 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1985 Hyundai Pony (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | 500 | Pony |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
