1982 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2010 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 28 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, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 242 kg more than 2010 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2010 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2010 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2659 mm |
