2001 GMC Safari vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 560 kg more than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. 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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1953 Plymouth Cambridge has manual transmission. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 GMC Safari | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | GMC | Plymouth |
Model | Safari | Cambridge |
Year Released | 2001 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |