1984 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 26 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (217 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Safari | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2748 mm |
