1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 21 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, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX 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 187 kg more than 2010 Acura RDX.
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, 2010 Acura RDX, 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, 2010 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX 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 | 2010 Acura RDX | |
Make | Pontiac | Acura |
Model | Grand Safari | RDX |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1869 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2649 mm |