1998 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 415 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
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, 2010 Mazda Tribute, 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |
