1988 Opel Vectra vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1988 Opel Vectra 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 82 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 803 kg more than 1988 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra, 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (104 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Vectra | 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Vectra | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 5031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
