1999 GMC Safari vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 10 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider 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 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
Model | Safari | Raider |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |