2006 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1037 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2950 mm |
