1998 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Hyundai Pony
To start off, both 1998 Honda Accord and 1998 Hyundai Pony were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 340 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Honda Accord (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1998 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Pony |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
