1987 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1987 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Riviera (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Riviera weights approximately 611 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Buick Riviera (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony. 1987 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1985 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1985 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Buick Riviera | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Riviera | Pony |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |