1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
| Model | 600 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
