1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000

To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 910 kg more than 1982 Pontiac 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1982 Pontiac 1000 has manual transmission. 1982 Pontiac 1000 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 1982 Pontiac 1000
Make Pontiac Pontiac
Model Grand Safari 1000
Year Released 1976 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 109 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 5450 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2400 mm


 

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