2007 BMW 335 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 335 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
