1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 23 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.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
Model | Grand Safari | XC60 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2774 mm |