2002 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 10 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 141 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 300.
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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2002 GMC Safari | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | GMC | Chrysler |
Model | Safari | 300 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |