1981 Hyundai Pony vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1981 Hyundai Pony is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 698 kg more than 1981 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. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1981 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1981 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Hyundai Pony | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Hyundai | Rover |
Model | Pony | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |