2005 GMC Safari vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 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 172 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | GMC | Trabant |
| Model | Safari | P 50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 18 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2030 mm |
