1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 13 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, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid 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 350 kg more than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | Rally Raid | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
