1986 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari.

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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier 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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