1997 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 13 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, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 511 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
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, 2010 Honda Accord, 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Accord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
