2004 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 9 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (367 HP) has 176 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 59 kg more than 2004 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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (542 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Safari | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 367 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 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 Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |
