1978 Hyundai Pony vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1978 Hyundai Pony is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 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 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1978 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1978 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1978 Hyundai Pony 1977 Nissan Skyline
Make Hyundai Nissan
Model Pony Skyline
Year Released 1978 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1439 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 106 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 1190 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2620 mm