1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 865 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena.
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, 2011 Fiat Siena, 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Siena 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.
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1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Pontiac | Fiat |
Model | Grand Safari | Siena |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6558 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |