1999 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 14 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (199 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 452 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | GMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Safari | ATS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
