1977 GMC Suburban vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1977 GMC Suburban and 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 GMC Suburban. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1977 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 GMC Suburban weights approximately 330 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Because 1977 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 GMC Suburban 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, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1977 GMC Suburban | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | GMC | Pontiac |
Model | Suburban | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2950 mm |