1999 GMC Safari vs. 1973 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Monaro 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 71 more horse power than 1973 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 611 kg more than 1973 Holden Monaro. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1973 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Safari | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
