1960 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo has manual transmission. 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Moretti | Pontiac |
Model | Spider Turismo | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 748 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2950 mm |