1995 GMC Safari vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1995 GMC Safari is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Subaru Rex 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 158 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1978 Subaru Rex. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex. 1995 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1978 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1978 Subaru Rex 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 | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Safari | Rex |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1930 mm |
