1998 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 13 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 152 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Safari | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 318 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 | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 74 L |
