1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 21 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 560 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | Camry |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |