1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1998 GMC Safari

To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Abarth 750 1998 GMC Safari
Make Abarth GMC
Model 750 Safari
Year Released 1960 1998
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 747 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 43 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 338 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 61 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 590 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 3490 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1350 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 98 L


 

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