1977 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2007 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 30 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, 2007 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Actyon 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 98 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Actyon.
Because 2007 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Actyon will offer significantly more control. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2007 SsangYong Actyon has manual transmission. 2007 SsangYong Actyon 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.
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1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2007 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
Model | Grand Safari | Actyon |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |