1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando is newer by 11 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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 20 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2000 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2000 SsangYong Korando 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 | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
Model | Grand Safari | Korando |
Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |