1984 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2006 Opel Vectra is newer by 22 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Vectra (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Vectra 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 345 kg more than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Because 1984 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 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Vectra, 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Opel |
| Model | Grand Safari | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
