1984 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 29 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 248 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.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 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 | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Pontiac | Chrysler |
Model | Grand Safari | 300 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3052 mm |