1961 Austin 7 vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 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 115 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | 7 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |
