2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Le Mans would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 412 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
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, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (400 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Le Mans | Safari |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 188 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
