1999 GMC Safari vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 515 kg more than 1999 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | GMC | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Safari | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 108 L |