1992 Daihatsu Feroza vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 675 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Daihatsu Feroza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza 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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. (129 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Feroza | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Feroza | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2950 mm |
