1999 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 11 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 718 kg more than 1999 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
Model | Safari | Express |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 505 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |