2000 GMC Safari vs. 1976 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-3. 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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 1976 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |
