1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2011 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Sonata 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Sonata (198 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Sonata 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 441 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
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 Sonata, 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
| Model | Grand Safari | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2794 mm |
