1999 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Safari | Freelander |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |