2003 Maybach 57 vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2003 Maybach 57 is newer by 27 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Maybach 57 | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Maybach | Pontiac |
| Model | 57 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2950 mm |
