1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 485 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Step Wagon | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Step Wagon | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 110.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |