1982 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 450 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Safari | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2415 mm |
