1983 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
