1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 760 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Centura. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1970 Chrysler Centura has manual transmission. 1970 Chrysler Centura 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:
1970 Chrysler Centura | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
Model | Centura | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1980 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2950 mm |