1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 810 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
| Model | Aurelia | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
