1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 950 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19, 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, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1988 Renault 19 | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Grand Safari | 19 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |