1974 Hyundai Pony vs. 1977 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1977 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 3 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 435 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, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Hyundai Pony | 1977 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Hyundai | Reliant |
Model | Pony | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |