1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2011 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i30 is newer by 32 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i30. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 429 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i30. 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, 2011 Hyundai i30, 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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i30. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2011 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
| Model | Grand Safari | i30 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1371 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
