2001 GMC Safari vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 525 kg more than 1997 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2001 GMC Safari | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Safari | Laurel |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |