1978 Hyundai Pony vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 620 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Hyundai Pony | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pony | 380 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 218 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |