2000 GMC Safari vs. 1997 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Statesman (197 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 436 kg more than 1997 Holden Statesman.
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, 2000 GMC Safari (319 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 1997 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Safari | Statesman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
