1997 GMC Safari vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1997 GMC Safari is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 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 117 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | GMC | Seat |
| Model | Safari | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| 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 | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
