1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 700 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 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, 1990 Volvo 780 (143 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (104 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Hyundai Pony | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Pony | 780 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |