1999 GMC Safari vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 940. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 940 would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 581 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 GMC Safari | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | GMC | Volvo |
Model | Safari | 940 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |