1998 GMC Safari vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 995 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1959 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1959 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 GMC Safari | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Corona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |