2002 BMW Formula One vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 2002 BMW Formula One is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Formula One (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Formula One should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 BMW Formula One.

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, 2002 BMW Formula One (355 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm). This means 2002 BMW Formula One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari.

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