1999 GMC Safari vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 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 164 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | GMC | Trabant |
| Model | Safari | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2030 mm |
