1999 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Safari | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
