1985 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 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 64 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 894 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Safari | 9 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
