2000 GMC Safari vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2000 GMC Safari and 2000 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2000 Toyota Avalon, 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 (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
