1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1979 Renault 14
To start off, both 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari and 1979 Renault 14 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.
Because 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault 14, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1979 Renault 14 has manual transmission. 1979 Renault 14 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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1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1979 Renault 14 | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Grand Safari | 14 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1218 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |