1985 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1981 Suzuki Cervo
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 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Suzuki Cervo 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 123 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1981 Suzuki Cervo has manual transmission. 1981 Suzuki Cervo 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1981 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Safari | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |
