1999 GMC Safari vs. 1999 SsangYong W Coupe
To start off, both 1999 GMC Safari and 1999 SsangYong W Coupe 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 SsangYong W Coupe (219 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 660 kg more than 1999 SsangYong W Coupe.
Because 1999 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GMC Safari (338 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong W Coupe. (318 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong W Coupe. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1999 SsangYong W Coupe has manual transmission. 1999 SsangYong W Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 GMC Safari | 1999 SsangYong W Coupe | |
Make | GMC | SsangYong |
Model | Safari | W Coupe |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 318 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1295 kg |