1998 GMC Safari vs. 1963 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Felicia 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 138 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1963 Skoda Felicia. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 1963 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | GMC | Skoda |
| Model | Safari | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 30 L |
