1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 425 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | Lagonda | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |