1978 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1970 Seat 1500
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1500 would be higher. 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 67 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 712 kg more than 1970 Seat 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1970 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Pontiac | Seat |
Model | Grand Safari | 1500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |