2004 GMC Safari vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 733 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 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 (339 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (158 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
