2001 GMC Safari vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 288 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2001 GMC Safari | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
Make | GMC | Plymouth |
Model | Safari | Superbird |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 665 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1667 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2930 mm |