2004 GMC Safari vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari 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 14 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 257 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Safari | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 62 L |
