Lada Samara 3 Doors (1986 – 1999) vs Hyundai Pony 3 Doors (1989 – 1994): specs compared
The Hyundai Pony 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 84 hp against 72 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.0 s against 14.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 154 km/h. The Lada Samara 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 910 kg against 930 kg. At 4,100 mm, the Hyundai Pony 3 Doors is 94 mm longer than the Lada Samara 3 Doors. The Lada Samara 3 Doors dates from 1986 – 1999, the Hyundai Pony 3 Doors from 1989 – 1994.
| Specification |
Lada
Samara 3 Doors
1986 – 1999
|
Hyundai
Pony 3 Doors
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1999 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 53 – 72 hp | 72 – 84 hp |
| Torque | 79 – 118 Nm | 119 – 121 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.0 – 20.0 s | 11.0 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 138 – 154 km/h | 160 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 7.5 L/100 km | 7.6 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,006 mm | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 910 kg | 930 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.