1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1974 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1974 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Pontiac | Sunbeam |
| Model | Grand Safari | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2090 mm |
