1980 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1966 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 ZAZ Jalta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 ZAZ Jalta would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1966 ZAZ Jalta | |
Make | Pontiac | ZAZ |
Model | Grand Safari | Jalta |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2030 mm |