1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 555 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada 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 | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Safari | Armada |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3129 mm |
