1977 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Grand Safari | 730 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
