2005 GMC Safari vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 924 kg more than 1978 Seat 124. 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 (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | GMC | Seat |
| Model | Safari | 124 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
