1982 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Volvo C70
To start off, 2013 Volvo C70 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 49 kg more than 2013 Volvo C70.
Because 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo C70. (236 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Safari | C70 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
