1988 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 1 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, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra 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 315 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra.
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, 1988 Buick Electra, 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Electra | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |