1995 BMW M5 vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | M5 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |