1991 Acura Legend vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1991 Acura Legend is newer by 12 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura Legend (160 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura Legend 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 325 kg more than 1991 Acura Legend.

Because 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Acura Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (274 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura Legend. (220 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura Legend. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1991 Acura Legend has manual transmission. 1991 Acura Legend 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.

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