1982 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 840 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 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. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1971 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
Model | Grand Safari | Firenza |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |