2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Firebird | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Firebird | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
