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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 15 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.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 361 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 | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
