1985 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 22 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 702 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
