1988 Buick Estate vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 71 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (319 Nm). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 2000 GMC Safari | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Estate | Safari |
Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 319 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |