1999 GMC Safari vs. 1993 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Morgan Plus 4 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 50 more horse power than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1993 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1993 Morgan Plus 4 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 | 1993 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | GMC | Morgan |
| Model | Safari | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
