2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1997 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 245 kg more than 1997 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1997 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Dakota | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
