1999 Hyundai Pony vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 1999 Hyundai Pony and 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 475 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Hyundai Pony | 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
Model | Pony | Eclipse |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |