1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 34 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, 2013 Hyundai Tucson (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Tucson 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 218 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2013 Hyundai Tucson is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Tucson will offer significantly more control. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Tucson. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
| Model | Grand Safari | Tucson |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1655 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
