1994 Honda Today vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 10 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Today 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:
1994 Honda Today | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Today | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2020 mm |