2005 GMC Safari vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 204 kg more than 1968 Opel Diplomat.
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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
Make | GMC | Opel |
Model | Safari | Diplomat |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |