1987 Buick Estate vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 70 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 1998 GMC Safari | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Estate | Safari |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |