2008 Mazda Premacy vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2008 Mazda Premacy is newer by 21 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, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Premacy, 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, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Premacy | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Premacy | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2950 mm |
