1970 Audi Variant vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1970 Audi Variant and 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1970 Audi Variant. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 715 kg more than 1970 Audi Variant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Audi Variant, 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, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi Variant. (113 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi Variant | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | Variant | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |
