1996 Daewoo Prince vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1996 Daewoo Prince 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1996 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 540 kg more than 1996 Daewoo Prince. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1996 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1996 Daewoo Prince 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.
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1996 Daewoo Prince | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Daewoo | Pontiac |
Model | Prince | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5450 mm |