1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1202 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 109 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 790 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1202. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | Grand Safari | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
