1983 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1969 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Triumph TR6 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 670 kg more than 1969 Triumph TR6.
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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph TR6. (223 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph TR6. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1969 Triumph TR6 has manual transmission. 1969 Triumph TR6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1969 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Grand Safari | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
