1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1982 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 430 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Royale.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1982 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
Model | Grand Safari | Royale |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |