1999 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 717 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Safari | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| 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 | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 104 L |
