1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 35 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 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 350 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | Grand Safari | 125 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6558 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |