1981 Hyundai Pony vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1981 Hyundai Pony is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 430 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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale 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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Hyundai Pony | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Hyundai | Vauxhall |
Model | Pony | Royale |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |