2000 Hyundai Sonata vs. 1985 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Sonata (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 1985 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1985 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Sonata | 1985 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Sonata | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
