1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1966 Seat 600
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Seat 600 would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1966 Seat 600. 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 (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1966 Seat 600 | |
Make | Pontiac | Seat |
Model | Grand Safari | 600 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6558 cc | 765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |