1981 Mazda 929 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 650 kg more than 1981 Mazda 929. 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 929 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 929 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
