1978 Autobianchi A 112 vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1978 Autobianchi A 112 and 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Autobianchi A 112. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1978 Autobianchi A 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1978 Autobianchi A 112. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Autobianchi A 112, 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, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Autobianchi A 112. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Autobianchi A 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Autobianchi A 112 | 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Pontiac |
| Model | A 112 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3240 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |
