1946 Daimler DE 27 vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 27. (110 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 27. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1989 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. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1946 Daimler DE 27 has manual transmission. 1946 Daimler DE 27 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1946 Daimler DE 27 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Daimler | Pontiac |
Model | DE 27 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1946 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2950 mm |