2003 GMC Safari vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 815 kg more than 1958 Riley 4. 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, 2003 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4. 2003 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1958 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1958 Riley 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 GMC Safari | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | GMC | Riley |
Model | Safari | 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |