1988 Lamborghini Project P140 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 is newer by 9 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, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (372 HP) has 224 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 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 514 kg more than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140.
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, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (391 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 has manual transmission. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 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:
1988 Lamborghini Project P140 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lamborghini | Pontiac |
Model | Project P140 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3961 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 372 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 391 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1800 kg |