1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2008 Opel Signum
To start off, 2008 Opel Signum is newer by 32 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, 2008 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Signum 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 225 kg more than 2008 Opel Signum.
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, 2008 Opel Signum, 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Signum. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2008 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Pontiac | Opel |
| Model | Grand Safari | Signum |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
