1987 Lada 2104 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1987 Lada 2104 is newer by 8 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 33 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2104. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 825 kg more than 1987 Lada 2104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2104. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2104. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1987 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1987 Lada 2104 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:
| 1987 Lada 2104 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | 2104 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2950 mm |
