2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 7 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.
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, 2009 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2002 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | STS | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
