1994 Hyundai Pony vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1994 Hyundai Pony is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1994 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1994 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 830 kg more than 1994 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Pony, 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Hyundai Pony | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Pony | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.6 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
