1997 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 359 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Safari | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
