2000 GMC Safari vs. 2006 Lexus LS
To start off, 2006 Lexus LS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LS (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Lexus LS.
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, 2006 Lexus LS (423 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Safari | 2006 Lexus LS | |
Make | GMC | Lexus |
Model | Safari | LS |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 278 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 84 L |