2001 BMW L7 vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 250 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, 2001 BMW L7 (350 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 2001 BMW L7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW L7 | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | L7 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
