1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 15 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, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 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 280 kg more than 2002 Toyota MR2.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota MR2 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 | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
