1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1999 Renault Megane

To start off, 1999 Renault Megane is newer by 18 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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 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 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Renault Megane, 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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Pontiac Grand Safari 1999 Renault Megane
Make Pontiac Renault
Model Grand Safari Megane
Year Released 1981 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 149 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 93 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1800 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 5450 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2590 mm


 

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