1999 BMW LMR vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1999 BMW LMR is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW LMR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW LMR (600 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW LMR should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 260 kg more than 1999 BMW LMR.
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, 1999 BMW LMR (355 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (274 Nm). This means 1999 BMW LMR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW LMR | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | LMR | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1875 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
