1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 2002 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 2002 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |