1942 Citroen 7A vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 845 kg more than 1942 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1942 Citroen 7A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1942 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1942 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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