2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 28 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 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:
2007 Nissan 1400 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | 1400 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |