1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2005 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2005 Citroen Xsara is newer by 29 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 644 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 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, 2005 Citroen Xsara, 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 (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2005 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Pontiac | Citroen |
| Model | Grand Safari | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6558 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1291 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
