1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1981 Seat 127
To start off, 1981 Seat 127 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 101 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1981 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Seat 127, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1981 Seat 127 | |
Make | Pontiac | Seat |
Model | Grand Safari | 127 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |