2001 GMC Safari vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 12 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 248 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 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Safari | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
