2005 GMC Safari vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 GAZ 3111. (168 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 394 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | GMC | GAZ |
| Model | Safari | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3380 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
