2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 32 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 765 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Santa Fe | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
