1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 500 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |
