2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 378 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
