1978 Hyundai Pony vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 15 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 730 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.
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1978 Hyundai Pony | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pony | 280 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |