1977 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 795 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1977 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Mitsubishi Galant | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
Model | Galant | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |