1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
Model | 750 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2950 mm |