2004 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP) has 217 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 373 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 408 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 67 L |
