1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 28 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1215 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1984 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. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
Model | 750 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 585 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |