1998 Hyundai Pony vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1998 Hyundai Pony and 1998 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 415 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.
Because 1998 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Hyundai Pony. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf 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, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (305 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Pony | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pony | Golf |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
