1998 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 12 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 644 kg more than 1998 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 GMC Safari | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
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 | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2027 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |