1977 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2000 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Omega 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 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Omega 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 265 kg more than 2000 Vauxhall Omega.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2000 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 2000 Vauxhall Omega 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 | 2000 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
Model | Grand Safari | Omega |
Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |