1999 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 490 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911, 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1292 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
