2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 24 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 698 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xsara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | Xsara | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
