1999 GMC Safari vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 5 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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (525 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | GMC | Jaguar |
Model | Safari | S-Type |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |