1998 GMC Safari vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown 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 89 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 580 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1998 GMC Safari | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Crown |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |