1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |