1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz 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 104 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz. 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 Honda Jazz, 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Jazz. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Jazz | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Jazz | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1231 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2950 mm |