2003 GMC Safari vs. 2000 Lexus GS
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus GS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 213 kg more than 2000 Lexus GS.
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, 2000 Lexus GS (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Safari | 2000 Lexus GS | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Safari | GS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
| 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 | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
