1995 GMC Safari vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1995 GMC Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 924 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 37 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 924. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 738 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924. 1995 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 924 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 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 924 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
