1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 24 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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 185 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 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, 2013 Honda Odyssey, 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Pontiac | Honda |
| Model | Grand Safari | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2011 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3000 mm |
