2006 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2006 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Hardbody | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Hardbody | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |