2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 485 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1998 GMC Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Silverado | Safari |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |