1986 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. 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) has 88 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 954 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
