2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 160 kg more than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Charger | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |
