2004 Honda S2000 vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 514 kg more than 2004 Honda S2000.
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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2004 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda S2000 | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | S2000 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2147 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
