2004 GMC Safari vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 359 kg more than 1989 Nissan Vanette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2080 mm |
