2004 GMC Safari vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Trans Am (434 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Safari | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | GMC | Pontiac |
Model | Safari | Trans Am |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |