1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 13 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 605 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta, 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Grand Safari | Beretta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
