1999 BMW 740 vs. 1980 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1980 Hyundai Pony.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
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1999 BMW 740 | 1980 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 740 | Pony |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2350 mm |