1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | DeVille | Safari |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |
