2000 GMC Safari vs. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan 300 ZX 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 16 more horse power than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 495 kg more than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. 2000 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Safari | 1984 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Safari | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |