1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 37 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 360 kg more than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
Model | Grand Safari | Kizashi |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |