1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1978 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. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1978 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Caprice | Pony |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4311 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |