1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | Highlander |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |