1999 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 12 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, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 335 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1999 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Avalon |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2819 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |