2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Accent is newer by 30 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, 2009 Hyundai Accent (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 756 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
Because 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Accent, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Accent 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.
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2009 Hyundai Accent | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
Model | Accent | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |