2001 GMC Safari vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (195 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari.
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 GMC Sierra (354 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Safari | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 354 Nm |
| 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 | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3650 mm |
