1998 Hyundai Pony vs. 1998 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 1998 Hyundai Pony and 1998 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Sonata (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 330 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 Hyundai Sonata (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Pony | 1998 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Pony | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
