1976 Mini MK III vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1976 Mini MK III and 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1976 Mini MK III. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1976 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1976 Mini MK III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Mini MK III, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mini MK III. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mini MK III. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1976 Mini MK III has manual transmission. 1976 Mini MK III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Mini MK III | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Mini | Pontiac |
Model | MK III | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |