1988 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 19 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 215 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | Quantum |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5031 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3120 mm |