1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 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:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A 110 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |