2004 BMW 325 vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (274 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 325 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
