1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres
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 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Simca 2 Litres 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 765 kg more than 1980 Simca 2 Litres.
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 | 1980 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Pontiac | Simca |
Model | Grand Safari | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 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 | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |