1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 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 411 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
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, 2011 Mazda 6, 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mazda |
| Model | Grand Safari | 6 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2789 mm |
