1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Viper 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Dodge Viper.
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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper 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 Viper has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Viper 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 Viper | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Viper | Safari |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
