1998 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Ram and 1998 GMC Safari were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Ram (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (453 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1998 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Ram | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Ram | Safari |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
