1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1948 Volvo PV 60

To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Volvo PV 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Volvo PV 60 would be higher. 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 63 more horse power than 1948 Volvo PV 60. (85 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1948 Volvo PV 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 170 kg more than 1948 Volvo PV 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1948 Volvo PV 60 has manual transmission. 1948 Volvo PV 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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