1986 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy 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 274 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Safari | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
