1975 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 325 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | Lagonda | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |