1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.

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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO 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.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Pontiac Grand Safari 1970 Pontiac GTO
Make Pontiac Pontiac
Model Grand Safari GTO
Year Released 1976 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 6548 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 138 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 603 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3900 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 5450 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2850 mm


 

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