1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 25 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 40 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 960 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris, 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | Yaris |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |