1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, 2002 GMC Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. Both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 2002 GMC Safari are equipped with a 4,293 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 375 kg more than 2002 GMC Safari. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2002 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Safari |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2830 mm |
