1999 GMC Safari vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica 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 69 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 773 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
