1997 GMC Safari vs. 1997 Lancia Kappa
To start off, both 1997 GMC Safari and 1997 Lancia Kappa were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 405 kg more than 1997 Lancia Kappa.
Because 1997 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Kappa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Kappa. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Kappa. 1997 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1997 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1997 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 1997 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Safari | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
