1988 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2010 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 22 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 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2010 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 849 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 2 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bugatti Veyron will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 904 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2010 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Pontiac | Bugatti |
| Model | Grand Safari | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5031 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 987 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 1250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
