1998 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 14 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 72 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC70.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Safari | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
