1986 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1996 Porsche 911

To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 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 735 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.

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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 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.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Pontiac Grand Safari 1996 Porsche 911
Make Pontiac Porsche
Model Grand Safari 911
Year Released 1986 1996
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5032 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 138 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 841 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1150 kg
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2280 mm