1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1974 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Subaru Leone 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) has 93 more horse power than 1974 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1974 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1974 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Subaru Leone. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1974 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1974 Subaru Leone 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 | 1974 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Safari | Leone |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
