1998 Hyundai Pony vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 9 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 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 164 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Pony | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Pony | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
