1997 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 9 kg more than 2011 Jeep Liberty.
Because 2011 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty 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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Safari | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4473 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 74 L |
