1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 17 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 595 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Turbo | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |