2000 GMC Safari vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 380 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Safari | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | GMC | Plymouth |
Model | Safari | Volare |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |