1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 23 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, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 115 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.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 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 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Pontiac | Audi |
Model | Grand Safari | A8 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2992 mm |