2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 785 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Arnage | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |