1988 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

To start off, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is newer by 24 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, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 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 360 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (302 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

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