1976 Mazda 1000 vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1976 Mazda 1000. 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, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1976 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1976 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 1000 | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 1000 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2950 mm |
