1980 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Avenger is newer by 30 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, 2010 Dodge Avenger (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Avenger 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 256 kg more than 2010 Dodge Avenger.
Because 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Avenger, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2010 Dodge Avenger | |
Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
Model | Grand Safari | Avenger |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1496 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2766 mm |