1984 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Pontiac | Smart |
Model | Grand Safari | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 2730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1870 mm |