1980 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Toyota MR2 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 565 kg more than 1992 Toyota MR2.
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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota MR2. (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota MR2. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | MR2 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |