1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 805 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 130 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:
1975 Fiat 130 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | 130 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |