1997 GMC Safari vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1997 GMC Safari is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 565 kg more than 1950 Rover P4. 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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | GMC | Rover |
| Model | Safari | P4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 52 L |
