1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari and 1989 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 550 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grand Safari | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 328 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 854 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1335 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |