1983 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1984 Toyota Hilux is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 695 kg more than 1984 Toyota Hilux.
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. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Hilux 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 | 1984 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
