2000 Holden Berlina vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2000 Holden Berlina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 315 kg more than 2000 Holden Berlina.
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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Berlina. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Holden Berlina | 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Berlina | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5031 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |