2007 BMW 550 vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 31 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 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 235 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 550 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
