2000 GMC Safari vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 629 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari. 2000 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Safari | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | GMC | Porsche |
Model | Safari | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |