1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 17 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno 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 790 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Safari | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
