2003 GMC Safari vs. 2004 Volvo V70
To start off, 2004 Volvo V70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V70 (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 373 kg more than 2004 Volvo V70.
Because 2003 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 2003 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2003 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Safari | 2004 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Safari | V70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
