1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 370 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville.

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 Pontiac Bonneville, 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Pontiac Grand Safari 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Pontiac Pontiac
Model Grand Safari Bonneville
Year Released 1976 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 138 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 5450 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2820 mm


 

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