1983 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 945 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
