2001 GMC Safari vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 6 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ6.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2007 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Safari | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
