1998 GMC Safari vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 655 kg more than 1989 Toyota Model F. 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Model F |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2240 mm |
