1987 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Spider | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |