1999 GMC Safari vs. 1996 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 TVR Chimaera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 TVR Chimaera would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 930 kg more than 1996 TVR Chimaera.
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 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1996 TVR Chimaera has manual transmission. 1996 TVR Chimaera 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 | 1996 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | GMC | TVR |
| Model | Safari | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.1 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 | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |
