2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 24 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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 227 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Colorado | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2950 mm |
