1980 Lada Niva vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1980 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 720 kg more than 1980 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lada Niva 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1980 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lada Niva | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lada | Pontiac |
Model | Niva | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2950 mm |