2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 145 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.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Discovery | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
