1983 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1983 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari and 1983 Volkswagen Golf 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 78 more horse power than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 880 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (133 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1983 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1983 Volkswagen Golf 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.
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1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1983 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Safari | Golf |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |