1996 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1995 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 440 kg more than 1995 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, 1996 Honda Accord (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Hyundai Pony. 1996 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1995 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1995 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1995 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Pony |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
