1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 520 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Royale.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Grand Safari | Royale |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
