2001 GMC Safari vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Safari | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 86 L |
