1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 975 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 124 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
