1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 740 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924. 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grand Safari | 924 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6558 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |