1978 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2006 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2006 Lancia Musa is newer by 28 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, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 642 kg more than 2006 Lancia Musa. 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, 2006 Lancia Musa, 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2006 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Pontiac | Lancia |
| Model | Grand Safari | Musa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
