1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, both 1986 Avanti Avanti 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 Avanti Avanti.

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, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Avanti Avanti 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
Make Avanti Pontiac
Model Avanti Grand Safari
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Size 5002 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 203 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 5450 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3400 mm 2950 mm


 

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