1965 Lamborghini 400 vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 328 kg more than 1965 Lamborghini 400.
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, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1965 Lamborghini 400 has manual transmission. 1965 Lamborghini 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Lamborghini 400 | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lamborghini | Pontiac |
Model | 400 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |