1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue 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 220 kg more than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Pontiac | Buick |
Model | Grand Safari | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
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 | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |