1999 GMC Safari vs. 1999 Holden Berlina

To start off, both 1999 GMC Safari and 1999 Holden Berlina were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 315 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina.

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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.

Compare all specifications:

1999 GMC Safari 1999 Holden Berlina
Make GMC Holden
Model Safari Berlina
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Van Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4291 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 187 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 306 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2950 mm


 

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