1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Seat 131 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 925 kg more than 1980 Seat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1980 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Seat 131 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1980 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Seat |
| Model | Grand Safari | 131 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
