2007 Peugeot 206 vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 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 60 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 773 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 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:
| 2007 Peugeot 206 | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 206 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1027 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
