2001 BMW 735 vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 25 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, 2001 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 735. (350 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 735 | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 735 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3429 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2950 mm |
