2001 GMC Safari vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 8 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 626 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Because 2001 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2009 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | Quest |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
