1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Triumph TR7 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 35 more horse power than 1980 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 840 kg more than 1980 Triumph TR7. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph TR7. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1980 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1980 Triumph TR7 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 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Grand Safari | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2170 mm |
