1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Sunbird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 625 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Sunbird.
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. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1980 Pontiac Sunbird has manual transmission. 1980 Pontiac Sunbird 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 | 1980 Pontiac Sunbird | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Safari | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
