1997 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 16 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, 2013 Volvo X670 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 27 kg more than 2013 Volvo X670.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 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, 2013 Volvo X670 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, 2013 Volvo X670 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo X670 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Safari | X670 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2815 mm |
