2004 GMC Safari vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 990 kg more than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 2004 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. 2004 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1971 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1971 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
