1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 131 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1999 GMC Safari | |
Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
Model | V8 Saloon | Safari |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4291 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 338 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 98 L |