1985 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony

To start off, both 1985 Honda Accord 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (120 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Accord weights approximately 238 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.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Honda Accord 1985 Hyundai Pony
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Accord Pony
Year Released 1985 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1958 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 120 HP 66 HP
Torque 166 Nm 96 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.1 mm 71 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 82 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1128 kg 890 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2390 mm


 

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