1979 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 940 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
| Model | Lancer | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
