2004 GMC Safari vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 557 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
