2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 560 kg more than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Continental | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
