1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rover 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rover 2600 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 12 more horse power than 1977 Rover 2600. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1977 Rover 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 452 kg more than 1977 Rover 2600. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Rover 2600. (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Rover 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | Grand Safari | 2600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |