1974 Hyundai Pony vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Hyundai Pony (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 818 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
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, 1973 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Hyundai Pony | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Pony | 818 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2320 mm |