1981 Hyundai Pony vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Hyundai Pony is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 108 kg more than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 Volvo 66 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 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Hyundai Pony | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Pony | 66 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |