1988 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5031 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |