2001 GMC Safari vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 1 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. Both 2001 GMC Safari and 2000 GMC Safari are equipped with a 4,293 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 187 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2000 GMC Safari | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Safari | Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 102 L |
