2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 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 685 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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 (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 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 Honda S2000 | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | S2000 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 110.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |