2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 9 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Durango | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 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 | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
