1999 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (367 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 103 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Safari | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
