1974 Hyundai Pony vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 16 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Laguna weights approximately 175 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1974 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1974 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Hyundai Pony | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Hyundai | Renault |
Model | Pony | Laguna |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |