1996 Hyundai Pony vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 985 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Pony | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Pony | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
