1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 191 kg more than 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
