1997 GMC Safari vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Safari | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
