1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1991 Tatra T613
To start off, 1991 Tatra T613 is newer by 4 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, 1991 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 200 kg more than 1991 Tatra T613.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Tatra T613. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1991 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1991 Tatra T613 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 | 1991 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Tatra |
| Model | Grand Safari | T613 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
