1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 470 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Spider | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
