1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 34 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, 2010 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 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 299 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Grand Safari | 325 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
