1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 272 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 130 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
