1980 Mazda 323 vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1980 Mazda 323 and 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 323. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 920 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 323. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 323 | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 323 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |
