1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1998 Rover 420
To start off, 1998 Rover 420 is newer by 19 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Rover 420. (87 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 686 kg more than 1998 Rover 420. 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, 1998 Rover 420, 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 (274 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 420. (184 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 420. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1998 Rover 420 has manual transmission. 1998 Rover 420 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 | 1998 Rover 420 | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | Grand Safari | 420 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 184 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1189 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |