2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G8 is newer by 23 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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 (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac G8 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | G8 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
