2001 GMC Safari vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 525 kg more than 1973 AC 428.
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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | GMC | AC |
| Model | Safari | 428 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
