1979 Hyundai Pony vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 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 1,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 941 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. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1979 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1979 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Hyundai Pony | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
Model | Pony | Elise |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 433 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2941 mm |