1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari and 1989 Saab 9000 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 Saab 9000 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000 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 560 kg more than 1989 Saab 9000.
Because 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Saab 9000. (216 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Saab 9000. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1989 Saab 9000 has manual transmission. 1989 Saab 9000 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 | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
Make | Pontiac | Saab |
Model | Grand Safari | 9000 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |