1984 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. 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 42 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 505 kg more than 1971 Rover 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1971 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1971 Rover 2000 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | Grand Safari | 2000 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |