1999 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 81 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
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 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | GMC | Jaguar |
Model | Safari | XJ |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |