1999 GMC Safari vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 305 kg more than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2320 mm |
