1995 Lamborghini P140 vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1995 Lamborghini P140 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 586 kg more than 1995 Lamborghini P140.

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, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1995 Lamborghini P140 has manual transmission. 1995 Lamborghini P140 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Lamborghini P140 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
Make Lamborghini Pontiac
Model P140 Grand Safari
Year Released 1995 1978
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3960 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 372 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1286 kg 1872 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 5450 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1460 mm


 

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