1977 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Piranha is newer by 23 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, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
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, 2000 Pontiac Piranha, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Safari | Piranha |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
