1999 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari.
Because 1999 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 1999 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70, 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Safari | V70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
