1997 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 427 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | Armada |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
