1999 GMC Safari vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 398 kg more than 1987 Toyota Supra.
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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Supra. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Supra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
