1981 Hyundai Pony vs. 1955 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1981 Hyundai Pony is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 118 kg more than 1955 Lancia Appia.
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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1981 Hyundai Pony | 1955 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Hyundai | Lancia |
Model | Pony | Appia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |