1998 GMC Safari vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 569 kg more than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | 300 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
