1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 215 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Pontiac | Aston Martin |
Model | Grand Safari | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |