1998 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 15 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (405 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 GMC Safari | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | GMC | Maserati |
Model | Safari | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2942 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 86 L |