2002 GMC Safari vs. 1968 Simca 1301
To start off, 2002 GMC Safari is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1301 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 119 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 960 kg more than 1968 Simca 1301. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1301. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1301. 2002 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1968 Simca 1301 has manual transmission. 1968 Simca 1301 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Safari | 1968 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | GMC | Simca |
| Model | Safari | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
