1999 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 193 kg more than 1999 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Sienna |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
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 | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |