1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 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 68 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 866 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 2100 | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | 2100 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2052 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |