1983 Dodge Daytona vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1983 Dodge Daytona is newer by 4 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Daytona. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Daytona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 740 kg more than 1983 Dodge Daytona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Daytona, 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Daytona. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Daytona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Daytona | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Daytona | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |
