2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 331 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
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 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | Crossfire | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
