1988 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 68 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 905 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
| Model | Lancer | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2950 mm |
