1977 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 36 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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 137 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 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 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Safari | S60 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2776 mm |
