1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1987 Cadillac Seville 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 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Seville (129 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 630 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 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony. 1987 Cadillac Seville 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 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Cadillac Seville | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
Model | Seville | Pony |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |