1979 Hyundai Pony vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 588 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.
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1979 Hyundai Pony | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
Model | Pony | Firebird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 146 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |