1982 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 5 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 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 15 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Estate | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
