1986 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 26 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman 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 555 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grand Safari | Cayman |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2416 mm |