2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Lumina | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |