2000 GMC Safari vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (126 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 681 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis, 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, 2000 GMC Safari (319 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (187 Nm). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 126 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
