1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 25 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 89 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 985 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Pontiac | Smart |
Model | Grand Safari | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1820 mm |