1998 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 14 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 95 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.
Because 1998 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 1998 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| 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 | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
