1999 GMC Safari vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 655 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.
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, 1980 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 930 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
