1986 BMW M5 vs. 1979 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 579 kg more than 1979 Hyundai Pony.
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. 1986 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1979 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1979 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 BMW M5 | 1979 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | M5 | Pony |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3428 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |