2004 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 6 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 347 kg more than 2010 Volvo V50.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 will offer significantly more control. 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 (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V50. 2004 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo V50 has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo V50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Safari | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |
