1981 Hyundai Pony vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1981 Hyundai Pony and 1981 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 290 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. 1981 Holden Commodore 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. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Hyundai Pony | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Hyundai | Holden |
| Model | Pony | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 2837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
