1999 GMC Safari vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 780 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | GMC | Porsche |
Model | Safari | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1260 mm |