1998 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 12 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 GMC Safari | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | GMC | Aston Martin |
Model | Safari | Rapide |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |