1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1979 Hyundai Pony is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1092 kg more than 1979 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. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1979 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1979 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1979 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
Model | Lagonda | Pony |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |