1988 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 25 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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 153 kg more than 2013 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2013 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R 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 | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Safari | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5031 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
