1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Bristol 412.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | 412 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |