2006 Kia Pregio vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 28 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, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 128 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Pregio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Pregio | 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Kia | Pontiac |
Model | Pregio | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |