1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 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) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 425 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | 88 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2950 mm |
