1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2005 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2005 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 26 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, 2005 Saab 03-Sep (148 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 03-Sep 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 339 kg more than 2005 Saab 03-Sep.
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, 2005 Saab 03-Sep, 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2005 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Pontiac | Saab |
| Model | Grand Safari | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
