2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 496 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1979 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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (274 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
