1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet 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 3 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 60 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Hyundai Pony | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Pony | Violet |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |