1980 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 32 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 251 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
Model | Grand Safari | Silverado |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3380 mm |