2005 GMC Safari vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia 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 90 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 310 kg more than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Safari | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
