2001 GMC Safari vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan 260 ZX 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 63 more horse power than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 795 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan 260 ZX has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX 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 | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Safari | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |