1998 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 265 kg more than 2010 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | GMC | Chrysler |
| Model | Safari | 300 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
