1986 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 27 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 780 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
