1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1985 Chevrolet Camaro and 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Camaro | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
