2001 BMW L7 vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2001 BMW L7 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 L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 385 kg more than 2001 BMW L7.
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) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW L7. (350 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW L7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW L7 | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | L7 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1935 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
