2001 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 351 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2001 GMC Safari | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Tundra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
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 | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |