1984 Audi 90 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, both 1984 Audi 90 and 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 744 kg more than 1984 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Audi 90 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
Make Audi Pontiac
Model 90 Grand Safari
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 4941 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 168 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77.4 mm 76.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1056 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 5450 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2950 mm


 

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