1984 Audi Coupe vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Audi Coupe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1984 Audi Coupe. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 850 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Audi Coupe, 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Coupe. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Coupe. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1984 Audi Coupe has manual transmission. 1984 Audi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Audi Coupe | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Audi | Pontiac |
Model | Coupe | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |