1998 GMC Safari vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 955 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 GMC Safari | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | GMC | Italdesign |
Model | Safari | Nazca |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |