1974 Hyundai Pony vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 165 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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Hyundai Pony | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Pony | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |