1998 GMC Safari vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina.
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, 1999 Holden Berlina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Safari | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
