1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, both 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1985 Hyundai Pony were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP) has 304 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 930 kg more than 1985 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
Model | V8 Vantage | Pony |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |