1974 Hyundai Pony vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 82 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 172 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 Toyota Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Hyundai Pony | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Pony | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |