1986 BMW 316 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1986 BMW 316 and 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1986 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 730 kg more than 1986 BMW 316. 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 316 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 316 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 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 |