1998 Honda SSM vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda SSM | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | SSM | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 286 Nm | 319 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |