1988 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 105 kg more than 2004 Toyota Tundra.
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) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5031 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3270 mm |
