1997 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 1997 GMC Safari (187 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 481 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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1997 GMC Safari | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | GMC | Subaru |
Model | Safari | Forester |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |