1979 Hyundai Pony vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 775 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 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Pony | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1960 mm |