1995 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 62 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 GMC Safari | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Safari | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
