1984 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 25 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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.
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1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
Model | Grand Safari | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3270 mm |