1997 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 10 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.
Because 1997 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
