1979 Hyundai Pony vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1979 Hyundai Pony is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Hyundai Pony | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Riley |
| Model | Pony | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
