1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 22 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, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | Pickster | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 110.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |