2005 GMC Safari vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona 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 97 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 804 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |