1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Uno 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 105 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Uno. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1985 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1985 Fiat Uno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Fiat Uno | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | Uno | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2950 mm |