1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1981 Holden Commodore and 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 640 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1981 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1981 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Commodore | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |