1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 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.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grand Safari | 911 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 854 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |