1983 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 30 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 456 kg more than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Safari | Touareg |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2893 mm |