1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Hyundai Pony (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 146 kg more than 1985 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Hyundai Pony | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Pony | Rekord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |