1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1969 Simca 1501
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Simca 1501 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 67 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 804 kg more than 1969 Simca 1501. 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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1501. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1501. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1969 Simca 1501 has manual transmission. 1969 Simca 1501 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 | 1969 Simca 1501 | |
Make | Pontiac | Simca |
Model | Grand Safari | 1501 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |