2002 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 352 kg more than 2002 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Safari | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Safari | Ram |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
