2002 GMC Safari vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 2002 GMC Safari is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 785 kg more than 1949 Tatra T600. 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, 2002 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Safari | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | GMC | Tatra |
| Model | Safari | T600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
