1999 GMC Safari vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2001 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 2 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, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 665 kg more than 2001 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
Make | GMC | Venturi |
Model | Safari | Atlantique |
Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |