2004 GMC Safari vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 163 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Safari | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 67 L |
