1993 Lancia Thema vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1993 Lancia Thema is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lancia Thema (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 440 kg more than 1993 Lancia Thema.
Because 1984 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 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema, 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lancia Thema. (178 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lancia Thema. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1993 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1993 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lancia Thema | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Thema | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 325 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |