Generally those jap slappers are a little quicker off the mark but they just don't have the torque to keep up with a well set-up pinto on any kind of incline. What you have to remember is that the pinto was de-tuned to meet the pollution laws restricting upto 20% of the potential power. A decent exhaust system, accurate timing and a good carby will regain the original horses and free up some "access" to that torque.
Plus only a moron would buy a Hyundai, so they are not worth wasting your fuel on.
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