1998 GMC Safari vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Presea. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 925 kg more than 1995 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea, 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Presea 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 | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | Presea |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
