1978 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza is newer by 30 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, 2008 Subaru Impreza (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 467 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza 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, 2008 Subaru Impreza 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, 2008 Subaru Impreza (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Safari | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
