1998 GMC Safari vs. 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 554 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 305 kg more than 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro.
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, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | GMC | Lotec |
| Model | Safari | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1650 kg |
