1980 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain 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 52 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain.
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 GMC Terrain, 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
Make | Pontiac | GMC |
Model | Grand Safari | Terrain |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
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 | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4707 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2858 mm |