1974 Hyundai Pony vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug 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 51 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 422 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Hyundai Pony | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
Make | Hyundai | Reliant |
Model | Pony | Bug |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 2800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 23 L |