2005 BMW 330 vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 17 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, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 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 380 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 330 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5031 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |