1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1989 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro 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.

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