1994 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada 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 355 kg more than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 1976 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 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mitsubishi Verada | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
Model | Verada | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |