2009 BMW 118 vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 33 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 485 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 118 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |