1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 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 49 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1984 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Grand Safari | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
