1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 540 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Spider | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
