2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 29 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, 2005 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR 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 281 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | XLR | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 110.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
