1980 Hyundai Pony vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 1,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
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:
1980 Hyundai Pony | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Hyundai | Reliant |
Model | Pony | Kitten |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1237 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2150 mm |