1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1976 Holden Statesman 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 715 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Statesman | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Holden | Hyundai |
Model | Statesman | Pony |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |