1986 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1986 BMW 325 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 BMW 325. (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 640 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 325 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 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 |
