1968 Peugeot 204 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 995 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 204. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1968 Peugeot 204 has manual transmission. 1968 Peugeot 204 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 204 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 204 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1130 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
