1999 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 12 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 211 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | GMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Safari | CTS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
