1999 GMC Safari vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 13 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 605 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.
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, 2012 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Safari | Savana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
