1988 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1999 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1999 Renault Safrane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (205 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Renault Safrane. (191 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Safrane weights approximately 15 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Safrane. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1999 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Prix | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3097 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2770 mm |
