1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 243 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Camaro | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
