1989 Audi 100 vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1989 Audi 100 and 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 585 kg more than 1989 Audi 100.
Because 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 100. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1989 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1989 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | 100 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
