1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 16 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 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 210 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.
Because 1974 Hyundai Pony is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Hyundai Pony. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Concerto | Pony |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |