1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 595 | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Abarth | GMC |
| Model | 595 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 98 L |
