1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 31 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 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 359 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Safari | V50 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
