1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1742 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 Freelander 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 Freelander 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 Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
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1985 Hyundai Pony | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Pony | Freelander |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 96 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |