1996 Hyundai Pony vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1125 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Pony. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Hyundai Pony | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Pony | Defender |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |