2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | RX-8 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
