2001 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari.
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 Porsche Panamera (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2001 GMC Safari | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | GMC | Porsche |
Model | Safari | Panamera |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |