2004 GMC Safari vs. 2008 Lexus LS
To start off, 2008 Lexus LS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. Both 2004 GMC Safari and 2008 Lexus LS are equipped with a 4,293 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Lexus LS.
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, 2008 Lexus LS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2008 Lexus LS | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Safari | LS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 84 L |
