1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1999 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 23 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 69 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 940 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1999 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 1999 Suzuki Samurai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1999 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Safari | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
