1996 Hyundai Pony vs. 1996 Suzuki Esteem
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Pony and 1996 Suzuki Esteem were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Esteem is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Esteem (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Esteem should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Esteem weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 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 Suzuki Esteem (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Esteem will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Pony | 1996 Suzuki Esteem | |
| Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
| Model | Pony | Esteem |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
