1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine 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 675 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine 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 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Grand Safari | Alpine |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |