2005 GMC Safari vs. 1999 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar S-Type (238 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 1999 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | GMC | Jaguar |
Model | Safari | S-Type |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |