1980 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 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 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 310 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 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 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Pontiac | Chrysler |
Model | Grand Safari | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3078 mm |