1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 490 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | Cutlass | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2950 mm |
