2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 320 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Frontier | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
