1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 742 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Pontiac | Cadillac |
| Model | Grand Safari | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |
