1998 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 15 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (228 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 210 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 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (292 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| 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 | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
