2003 GMC Safari vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia 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 89 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 515 kg more than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Safari | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Safari | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 42 L |
