2001 GMC Safari vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1380 kg more than 2001 GMC Safari. 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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2001 GMC Safari | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | GMC | ZIL |
Model | Safari | 4104 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3340 mm |