1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 22 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 830 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Hyundai Pony | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Pony | 350Z |
Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |