1977 AMC Matador vs. 1980 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1980 Hyundai Pony is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 AMC Matador would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 921 kg more than 1980 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. 1977 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1980 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1980 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 AMC Matador | 1980 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | AMC | Hyundai |
Model | Matador | Pony |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |