1978 Chrysler Newport vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1978 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Newport | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | Newport | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2950 mm |
