1960 Abarth 2200 vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 2200. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 785 kg more than 1960 Abarth 2200. 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. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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