1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Spitfire 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 73 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Grand Safari | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3760 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |
