2001 GMC Safari vs. 2008 Lexus SC
To start off, 2008 Lexus SC is newer by 7 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. Both 2001 GMC Safari and 2008 Lexus SC are equipped with a 4,293 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus SC (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 389 kg more than 2008 Lexus SC.
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, 2008 Lexus SC (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2008 Lexus SC | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Safari | SC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
