1977 Hyundai Pony vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1977 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.
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1977 Hyundai Pony | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Pony | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |