1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1949 Porsche 356
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1949 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1949 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1949 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1949 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1949 Porsche 356 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.
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1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1949 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grand Safari | 356 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |