1982 Hyundai Pony vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1982 Hyundai Pony is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 545 kg more than 1982 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 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1982 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1982 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Hyundai Pony | 1978 Holden GTS | |
Make | Hyundai | Holden |
Model | Pony | GTS |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1236 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |