1984 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1978 Datsun 260Z
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Datsun 260Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Datsun 260Z would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Datsun 260Z (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Datsun 260Z should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 700 kg more than 1978 Datsun 260Z.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Datsun 260Z. (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Datsun 260Z.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1978 Datsun 260Z | |
Make | Pontiac | Datsun |
Model | Grand Safari | 260Z |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |