1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 23 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 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT 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 420 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Safari | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
