1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet S-10 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 455 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | S-10 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |
