1985 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. 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 43 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 680 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Safari | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
