1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari
Make Chevrolet Pontiac
Model Corvette Grand Safari
Year Released 1970 1983
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7440 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 148 HP
Torque 1017 Nm 325 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1460 mm


 

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