1988 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine | |
Make | Pontiac | Willys-Overland |
Model | Grand Safari | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 5031 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |