2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2002 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Ram | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |
