1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 74 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 900 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla, 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |