1987 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 23 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 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger 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 3 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
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, 2010 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
Model | Grand Safari | Charger |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 6100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3048 mm |