2005 GMC Safari vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
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 XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 194 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XK.
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, 1999 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
Make | GMC | Jaguar |
Model | Safari | XK |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |