1977 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1977 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari and 1977 Volkswagen Jetta 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 1977 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 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Volkswagen Jetta, 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. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1977 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 1977 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1977 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Safari | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
