1998 GMC Safari vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 2 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 645 kg more than 2000 Opel Omega.
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, 2000 Opel Omega (450 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Safari | Omega |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1310 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 52 L |
