1984 Audi Quattro vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1984 Audi Quattro 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 Audi Quattro (180 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 504 kg more than 1984 Audi Quattro.
Because 1984 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Audi Quattro 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Quattro. (251 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Quattro. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1984 Audi Quattro has manual transmission. 1984 Audi Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Audi Quattro | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Audi | Pontiac |
Model | Quattro | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2144 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |