1982 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Grand Safari | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
