1998 Hyundai Pony vs. 2005 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Toyota Will is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Will weights approximately 530 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 2005 Toyota Will 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, 2005 Toyota Will 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, 2005 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Pony. 2005 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1998 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1998 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Pony | 2005 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Pony | Will |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
