1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1997 Renault Helem

To start off, 1997 Renault Helem is newer by 10 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, 1997 Renault Helem (510 HP) has 372 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Helem 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 240 kg more than 1997 Renault Helem.

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) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Helem. (85 Nm). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Helem. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Helem has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Helem 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.

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