1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 23 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo 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 405 kg more than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lamborghini | Pontiac |
Model | Diablo | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5992 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 567 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 110.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |