1972 Fiat 500 vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Hyundai Pony (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 320 kg more than 1972 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, 1974 Hyundai Pony (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 500 | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | 500 | Pony |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |