1982 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 780 kg more than 1982 Pontiac 1000. 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1982 Pontiac 1000 has manual transmission. 1982 Pontiac 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Pontiac 1000 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | 1000 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1817 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2950 mm |
