1975 BMW 315 vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 315 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 315 should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 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, 1975 BMW 315 (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 315 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 315 | Pony |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
