2000 BMW 316 vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 402 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 316 | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 316 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |