1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 925 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1949 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1949 Simca 8 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Grand Safari | 8 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
