1974 Lada S vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada S would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 800 kg more than 1974 Lada S.
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. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada S has manual transmission. 1974 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada S | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lada | Pontiac |
Model | S | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |