1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 670 kg more than 1952 Fiat 1400. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1952 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1952 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | 1400 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |