1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1986 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1986 Toyota Camry is newer by 10 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 1986 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 790 kg more than 1986 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1986 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Safari | Camry |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
