1999 GMC Safari vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Piranha is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
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, 2000 Pontiac Piranha, 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Safari | Piranha |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
