2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1976 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, 2007 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | 300 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2950 mm |
