1999 GMC Safari vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown 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 120 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 550 kg more than 1977 Toyota Crown. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
