2000 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 22 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, 2000 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 18 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Blazer | 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Blazer | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
