1999 GMC Safari vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 375 kg more than 1958 Rover P5. 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | GMC | Rover |
| Model | Safari | P5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
