1999 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 74 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Safari | Elise |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 86 L |
