1995 GMC Safari vs. 1970 Matra-Simca M530
To start off, 1995 GMC Safari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Matra-Simca M530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Matra-Simca M530 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. 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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. 1995 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1970 Matra-Simca M530 has manual transmission. 1970 Matra-Simca M530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 GMC Safari | 1970 Matra-Simca M530 | |
| Make | GMC | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Safari | M530 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
