1997 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 15 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 155 kg more than 1997 GMC Safari.
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, 2012 Lancia Voyager, 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Safari | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
