1982 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 31 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, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 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 | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | Grand Safari | A8 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3122 mm |
