2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (292 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari.
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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 1995 GMC Safari | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
