1997 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 16 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 759 kg more than 1997 GMC Safari. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.

Compare all specifications:

1997 GMC Safari 2013 Toyota Sequoia
Make GMC Toyota
Model Safari Sequoia
Year Released 1997 2013
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4293 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 102 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 2714 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1955 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 3100 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 100 L


 

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