2005 GMC Safari vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 935 kg more than 1953 Lancia Appia. 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, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Safari | Appia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 37 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 37 L |
