1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 995 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Alfasud | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |