2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 780 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (881 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Continental GTC | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |
