1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1976 Datsun 280Z
To start off, both 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari and 1976 Datsun 280Z 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 Datsun 280Z (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Datsun 280Z 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 670 kg more than 1976 Datsun 280Z.
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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun 280Z. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun 280Z. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1976 Datsun 280Z has manual transmission. 1976 Datsun 280Z 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 | 1976 Datsun 280Z | |
| Make | Pontiac | Datsun |
| Model | Grand Safari | 280Z |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2304 mm |
