1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Hyundai Pony (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Hyundai Pony (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Hyundai Pony | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Hyundai | Lancia |
Model | Pony | Appia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |