1986 BMW 730 vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony

To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1974 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, 1986 BMW 730 (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.

Compare all specifications:

1986 BMW 730 1974 Hyundai Pony
Make BMW Hyundai
Model 730 Pony
Year Released 1986 1974
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 1238 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 275 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 74 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2350 mm