2007 Kia Rio vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 26 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 54 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 720 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (127 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Kia | Pontiac |
Model | Rio | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |