1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
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. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | GP 158 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |