2000 GMC Safari vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP) has 185 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 359 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (319 Nm). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Safari | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
Make | GMC | Plymouth |
Model | Safari | GTX |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 651 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1597 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |