1983 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1983 Pontiac 6000 and 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (85 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 370 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 6000, 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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (224 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Pontiac 6000 | 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | 6000 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4299 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |