2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 26 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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS 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 317 kg more than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac CTS | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | CTS | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3173 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 110.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |