2002 GMC Safari vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 2002 GMC Safari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 345 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Safari | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | 380 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
