1998 GMC Safari vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta 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 69 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 930 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta. 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) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Safari | Beta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 59 L |
