1982 BMW 325 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1982 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 660 kg more than 1982 BMW 325. 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 325. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1982 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1982 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 325 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 325 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
