1998 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 15 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 25 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.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 GMC Safari | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | GMC | Chrysler |
Model | Safari | 300 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 464 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3052 mm |