2004 AC Aceca vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 16 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, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca 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 275 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca.
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, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2004 AC Aceca | 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | AC | Pontiac |
Model | Aceca | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5031 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |