1974 Hyundai Pony vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline

To start off, both 1974 Hyundai Pony and 1974 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 315 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Hyundai Pony 1974 Nissan Skyline
Make Hyundai Nissan
Model Pony Skyline
Year Released 1974 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1238 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 82 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 830 kg 1145 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2620 mm


 

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