1998 GMC Safari vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 625 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 GMC Safari | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5661 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 | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 96 L |