1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 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 301 kg more than 2008 Volvo V70.
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 Volvo V70, 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Safari | V70 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
