1986 Peugeot 309 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1986 Peugeot 309 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 309. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 925 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 309. 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 Peugeot 309, 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 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 309. (130 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 309. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1986 Peugeot 309 has manual transmission. 1986 Peugeot 309 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 Peugeot 309 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
Model | 309 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2950 mm |