1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 395 kg more than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lamborghini | Pontiac |
Model | Jalpa | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |