1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 930 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1952 Abarth 1500 has manual transmission. 1952 Abarth 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
Model | 1500 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |