2001 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 11 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 68 kg more than 2001 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Safari | LS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| 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 | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 84 L |
