2001 GMC Safari vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza 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, 2001 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 861 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
