2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 19 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari.

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, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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