1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 517 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Pontiac | GMC |
| Model | Grand Safari | Savana |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3429 mm |
