1981 Hyundai Pony vs. 1978 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1981 Hyundai Pony is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 530 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. 1978 Pontiac Lemans 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. 1978 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Hyundai Pony | 1978 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
Model | Pony | Lemans |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |