1999 GMC Safari vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2002 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 205 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.
Because 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 92 L |
