1984 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 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 210 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 928 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 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grand Safari | 928 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |