2004 Maserati MC12 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 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 5,998 cc (2 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 465 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2004 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2004 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati MC12 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | MC12 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |
