2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 485 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2002 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
