1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Blazer and 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 485 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Blazer | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 5031 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |