1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 29 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, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord 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 253 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
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, 2010 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Accord 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 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Pontiac | Honda |
Model | Grand Safari | Accord |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2741 mm |