1998 GMC Safari vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 944 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 42 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 610 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 944 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |
