2004 GMC Safari vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari.
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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | GMC | SsangYong |
| Model | Safari | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
