2009 BMW 730 vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 BMW 730.
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, 2009 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 730 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |
