2004 GMC Safari vs. 2002 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (201 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 173 kg more than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (250 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2002 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Safari | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 69 L |
