1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 910 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 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1985 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1985 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Hyundai Pony | 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
Model | Pony | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 96 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2950 mm |