2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Mobilio | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
