2007 BMW 730 vs. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 730 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2950 mm |