1999 Audi R8 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, both 1999 Audi R8 and 1999 GMC Safari were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1953 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | R8 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1910 mm |
