1999 GMC Safari vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 10 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, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 980 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | GMC | Suzuki |
Model | Safari | Equator |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |