2004 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 545 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire, 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. (203 Nm). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Sunfire | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Sunfire | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |
