1999 GMC Safari vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 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 63 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 144. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 144. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 665 kg more than 1966 Volvo 144. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 144. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 144.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Safari | 144 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
