1999 GMC Safari vs. 1997 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 255 kg more than 1997 Jaguar XK.
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, 1997 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 1997 Jaguar XK | |
Make | GMC | Jaguar |
Model | Safari | XK |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |