2001 GMC Safari vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica 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 158 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Publica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
