1978 Hyundai Pony vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1978 Hyundai Pony and 1978 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 180 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. 1978 Toyota Corona 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. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Hyundai Pony | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Pony | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
