1986 Opel Omega vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 7 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 430 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega.
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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1986 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1986 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Omega | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Opel | Pontiac |
Model | Omega | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |