1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 1989 Volvo 460 is newer by 13 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 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 99 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 460. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 879 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460. 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, 1989 Volvo 460, 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 (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 460. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 460. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 460 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 460 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 | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
Model | Grand Safari | 460 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6558 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |