2005 GMC Safari vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century 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 20 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Century. (247 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1967 Toyota Century | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
