1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 515 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1959 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1959 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | Grand Safari | P4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
