1977 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1980 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. 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 64 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 830 kg more than 1980 Zastava 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1500. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1980 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1980 Zastava 1500 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 | 1980 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Pontiac | Zastava |
Model | Grand Safari | 1500 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |