1995 GMC Safari vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 GMC Safari | 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Safari | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
