2000 GMC Safari vs. 2003 Hyundai Dynasty
To start off, 2003 Hyundai Dynasty is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Dynasty (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Dynasty should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 275 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Dynasty.
Because 2000 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Dynasty, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Dynasty. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Dynasty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 2003 Hyundai Dynasty | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Safari | Dynasty |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
