1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1818 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 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Hyundai Pony. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Hyundai Pony | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Pony | Defender |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 96 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2800 mm |