1999 GMC Safari vs. 1964 Simca 1300
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1300 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 136 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 965 kg more than 1964 Simca 1300. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1964 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | GMC | Simca |
| Model | Safari | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
