2004 GMC Safari vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 53 kg more than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Safari | 98 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3210 mm |
