1985 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Safari | GTO |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
