2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 405 kg more than 2002 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 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 2002 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Silverado | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |
