1986 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1974 Skoda S 110 R
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda S 110 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda S 110 R would be higher. 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 87 more horse power than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (51 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1974 Skoda S 110 R has manual transmission. 1974 Skoda S 110 R 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 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1974 Skoda S 110 R | |
Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
Model | Grand Safari | S 110 R |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |