1977 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2003 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2003 Toyota Soarer is newer by 26 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, 2003 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Soarer 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 140 kg more than 2003 Toyota Soarer.
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, 2003 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2003 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2003 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | Soarer |
Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |