1997 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 278 kg more than 1997 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2881 mm |
