1986 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 24 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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 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 389 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
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 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mazda |
| Model | Grand Safari | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
