1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 450 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
Because 1995 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 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 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Safari | 911 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
