1981 Hyundai Pony vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 2,615 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 360 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.
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1981 Hyundai Pony | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Pony | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 2615 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |