1999 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 6 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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 73 L |
