1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Toyota Camry is newer by 17 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, 2004 Toyota Camry (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Camry 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 465 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry.
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, 2004 Toyota Camry, 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) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Camry |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
