1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1994 Rover 800
To start off, 1994 Rover 800 is newer by 7 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, 1994 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 800 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 366 kg more than 1994 Rover 800.
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, 1994 Rover 800, 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1994 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | Grand Safari | 800 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
