1983 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 620 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Carlton.
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. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1979 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1979 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Grand Safari | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
