1982 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Passat 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 339 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Safari | Passat |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1487 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2803 mm |