1978 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2003 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2003 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 428 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
