1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 837 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Caimano | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 5031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
