1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. Both 1984 Chevrolet Caprice and 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari are equipped with a 5,032 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 15 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Caprice | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |