1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 635 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Wildcat | Safari |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
