1999 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari.

Let's talk about torque, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-01.

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1999 Mazda RX-01 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
Make Mazda Pontiac
Model RX-01 Grand Safari
Year Released 1999 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2610 cc 5032 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary in-line
Horse Power 217 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 346 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 5450 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2950 mm