1999 GMC Safari vs. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Safari | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 6545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 38 L |
