1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 200 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1993 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Grand Safari | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
