1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1964 Seat 600
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 600 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1964 Seat 600. 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, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1964 Seat 600 | |
Make | Pontiac | Seat |
Model | Grand Safari | 600 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |