2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Montana 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 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana 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 97 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Because 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Montana | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |
