1974 Hyundai Pony vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 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 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 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, 1976 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Pony | 818 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1272 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2320 mm |