1988 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 would be higher. 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 57 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 575 kg more than 1968 Volvo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Safari | 145 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5031 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
